There are 5 ways to get from Fairford to York by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 29m£120–208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Stationbus 436 / ...
8h 45m£41–95Drive 184.1 mi
- Drive from Fairford to Yorkcar 184.1 mi
3h 31m£45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Crossroads to Frideswide Squarebus S1 / ...
- Take the train from Oxford to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 5m£105–157Train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 13m£98–147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairford to York is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Fairford to York is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £120 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairford to York station. However, there are services departing from Cricket Field and arriving at Rail Station via Crossroads, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairford to York. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at York via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Fairford and York is 283 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fairford to York without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Fairford to York, including transfers.
Fairford to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Fairford to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Fairford to York is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Fairford, England and York, England?
You can take a vehicle from Fairford to York via Swindon, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cricket Field to Rail Station via Peel Place, Crossroads, George Street, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- grandcentralrail.com
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Oxford to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Crossroads to Frideswide Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fairford to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Fairford to York train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairford to York is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Fairford to York.
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